Connect 1 Chronicles 29:11 with the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. Texts in Focus “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.” “9 So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, 10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors; 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’” (Some Greek manuscripts add, “For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen,” language that closely echoes 1 Chronicles 29:11.) Historical Backdrop • 1 Chronicles 29 records King David’s public prayer at the dedication of offerings for the future temple. • Matthew 6 presents Jesus instructing His disciples on authentic prayer amid first-century Jewish life. • Both moments frame prayer as communal, God-centered, and rooted in Israel’s revealed Scriptures. Shared Vocabulary and Themes • Kingdom • Power • Glory • Heaven and earth under God’s rule • God addressed personally (“O LORD” / “Our Father”) yet exalted universally Side-by-Side Connections " David’s Doxology (1 Chron 29:11) " Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) " " — " — " " “Yours … is the greatness and the power and the glory” " “For Yours is the … power and the glory” (textual variant); implicit in “hallowed be Your name” " " “Yours … is the kingdom” " “Your kingdom come” " " “Everything in heaven and earth is Yours” " “On earth as it is in heaven” " " “You are exalted as head over all” " “Our Father in heaven” recognizes His supreme authority " Theology of God’s Kingship • Sovereignty: Psalm 103:19—“The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.” • Eternity: Revelation 5:13—heavenly worship affirms everlasting dominion and glory. • Unchanging character: James 1:17—every good gift comes from the Father “with whom there is no variation.” God’s reign is not abstract; it encompasses daily provision (verse 11), moral direction (verse 13), and relational forgiveness (verse 12). David’s and Jesus’ prayers merge transcendence with personal care. Practical Takeaways for Prayer Today • Begin with worship before petitions; praise realigns our focus. • Anchor requests in the certainty of God’s kingdom plan. • Let Scripture supply language for prayer—Old and New Testament phrases harmonize. • Acknowledge both cosmic sovereignty and intimate Fatherhood. • Conclude with confidence: the same God who owns “everything in heaven and earth” empowers our daily walk. Supporting Passages for Further Reflection • Psalm 145:10-13—celebrates God’s glorious kingdom and mighty acts. • Isaiah 6:3—seraphim cry “Holy, holy, holy,” resonating with “hallowed be Your name.” • Colossians 1:16-17—Christ sustains all things, confirming the Lord’s comprehensive rule proclaimed by David and echoed by Jesus. |
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